Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon NV 750ml Valdeorras

Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon NV 750ml ValdeorrasDensely concentrated spicy cassis and candied currant, with touches of white pepper. Overwhelming notes of black cherry, finishing with sweet dried herbs, vanilla spice and finesse.

A pleasant surprise when I think of what proprietor Alain Vauthier has done over the last decade

toffee and marzipan

These are both very small-berry clones that offer great structure

"The 2018 Condrieu Chery from Niero is a solid effort that leans toward the more fresh

Enticing aromas of brown butter and honeysuckle mingle with baking spices and vanilla

The finish is smooth with a touch of pepper

Charming on the attack and fullbodied in the middle of the mouth

Marjorlaine Maurice de Connick and the legendary Michel Rolland as a consultant

Our job as winemakers is less about making wine and more about shepherding the characteristics of a particular vineyard into your bottle

orange blossoms and white flowers followed by notes of honeydew

a red that radiates joy and versatility while offering enough spine to stand up to heartier dishes

I imagine it will be even better in a few years’ time